The purpose of the information provided here is to highlight some of the key responsibilities of vendors shipping to Tech Data. Vendors are responsible for determining their obligations for compliance per the laws and regulations pertaining to the products. The following is a checklist of the regulatory requirements impacting shipments destined to Tech Data and the documentary requirements. Generally, there are three different types of scenarios under which a shipment moves from Vendor to Tech Data; the applicable scenario is determined from the distribution agreement between the parties. In those instances where a distribution agreement has not been finalized between the Vendor and Tech Data, then the Terms & Conditions of Tech Data's Purchase Order will be used.
Scenario I
Domestic Shipment (Origin Point is U.S. and destination point is U.S.).
Scenario II
International Shipment with Vendor as Importer of Record (Origin Point is in a foreign country and destination point is U.S.; however, the vendor is responsible for the import clearance and associated costs and obligations).
Scenario III
International Shipment with Tech Data as Importer of Record (Origin Point is in a foreign country and destination point is U.S.; however, Tech Data is responsible for the importation process and its related costs and obligations).
Scenario I: Domestic Shipments
- Country of Origin must appear on the product and/or packaging as required by U.S. Customs Regulations and/or Federal Trade Commission
- Where applicable, products must be labeled per the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) laws and regulations.
- Where applicable, products that are subject to Hazardous Materials/Goods Regulations (DOT/IATA) are labeled and packaged as required.
Scenario II: International Shipments With Vendor As Importer Of Record
- Country of Origin must appear on the product and/or packaging as required by U.S. Customs Regulations and/or Federal Trade Commission Regulations.
- Where applicable, products must be labeled per the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) laws and regulations.
- Where applicable, products that are subject to Hazardous Materials/Goods Regulations(DOT/IATA) are labeled and packaged as required.
- Commercial Invoices and waybills must clearly reflect Vendor as "Importer of Record" with the contact name and phone number of the designated Customs Broker.
Scenario III: International Shipments With Tech Data As Importer Of Record
- Prior to Importation, products must be approved for importation by Tech Data. In order to be approved, a product sample with proper labeling must be submitted for review.
- Country of Origin must appear on the product and/or packaging as required by U.S. Customs Regulations and/or Federal Trade Commission Regulations.
- Where applicable, products must be labeled per the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) laws and regulations. Additionally, FCC and FDA approval documents [including testing data] must be provided to Tech Data prior to importation.
- Where applicable, products that are subject to Hazardous Materials/Goods Regulations (DOT/IATA) are labeled and packaged as required. Additionally, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) must be provided to Tech Data.
- Commercial Invoices and waybills must accompany the shipment or be provided prior to arrival of shipment (ocean shipments).
Questions related to Regulatory Compliance may be directed to Tech Data's Regulatory Compliance Group at 727-539-7439 ext. 85024.